Resection of the aortic arch with moderate hypothermia and temporary circulatory arrest

Resection of the aortic arch with the use of moderate hypothermia and temporary circulatory arrest was performed in a 63-year-old woman. The simplified technique is described, along with a brief review of the literature. The patient recovered uneventfully. After this manuscript was prepared, two oth...

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Published in:Texas Heart Institute journal 1982-09, Vol.9 (3), p.311-320
Main Authors: Speir, A M, Grey, D P, Cooley, D A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Resection of the aortic arch with the use of moderate hypothermia and temporary circulatory arrest was performed in a 63-year-old woman. The simplified technique is described, along with a brief review of the literature. The patient recovered uneventfully. After this manuscript was prepared, two other patients underwent successful replacement of the aortic arch for aneurysm. These cases are also summarized briefly in an illustrated table.
ISSN:0730-2347